Pancreatitis
Definition:
An inflammation or infection of the pancreas; an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach and secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The various types of pancreatitis involve irritation, inflammation, and (or) infection of the pancreas. The disorders are differentiated according to whether symptoms develop suddenly or slowly.
Specific types of pancreatitis are:
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